Planner

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Planner to join our Sussex Studio, helping to deliver exceptional town planning services on projects spanning the public and private sectors – from major regeneration schemes to complex infrastructure developments.

About ECE Planning

ECE Planning is a Chartered Town Planning practice providing professional guidance, advice, and delivery of projects that maximise development potential.

The Role

As a Planner, you’ll play an integral role within our growing planning team, supporting projects from concept to completion. You’ll assist the team in day to day tasks, as well as contributing to larger multi-disciplinary projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, local authorities and consultants, with scope to develop your planning skills as part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications, appeals and associated consents.
• Conducting planning research, policy reviews and providing clear, professional advice to clients.
• Drafting planning statements, appraisals, appeal documents and community engagement materials.
• Assisting in the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams and liaising with local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Supporting public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assisting with client relationship management and contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.
• Supporting the continued development of the planning team and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

About You

We’re looking for enthusiastic and capable professionals who can carry out day to day tasks and contribute positively to a team environment. You’ll be proactive, well-organised and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A degree or similar in a relevant discipline and ideally Membership of RTPI (not essential)
• Experience in the workplace
• Good report writing skills with close attention to detail and accuracy of content
• Good verbal communication skills
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

Culture

ECE is a collaboratively run practice, we encourage a good work-life balance for our team, based on mutual respect and equal opportunities.

ECE Planning offers an array of employee benefits, including regular social gatherings, European study trips, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, Employee Assistance Programme, eye care supplement and free fruit. We have a comprehensive internal and external CPD programme, mentor programme, regular organised site visits and support skill development. We regularly hold networking events including Women in Construction Sussex and charitable activities.

At ECE, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Our office is situated on the ground floor and is fully accessible from street level. There are gender-neutral and accessible toilet facilities available on-site. We recognise that disabilities are not always visible, therefore if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.